rockmeupto125 Posted November 8, 2018 Share Posted November 8, 2018 A kindly forum member sent me a box with an 8mm camcorder and sundry many years ago. Unfortunately, that box went through the wash a few years back. So, does anyone have any 8mm players or camcorders they've completely lost interest in? I don't need a camera, I only need playback and output to transfer old tapes to digital media, so a player or a camcorder will work. Respond here or PM me with what you have and what you need for it. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero Knievel Posted November 8, 2018 Share Posted November 8, 2018 E-mail a museum? Online tech forum? There are people out there who horde this stuff as collectors of old tech. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockmeupto125 Posted November 8, 2018 Author Share Posted November 8, 2018 They're hoarders, and their shit is worth more to them than street value. Besides, I most always come here first, especially for electronics, because I trust the people here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampNut Posted November 8, 2018 Share Posted November 8, 2018 10 minutes ago, rockmeupto125 said: because I trust the people here. I'm trying to upload a virus over a 300 baud modem onto a Hi-8 recorder right now, BRB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockmeupto125 Posted November 8, 2018 Author Share Posted November 8, 2018 When you're done, can I interest you in a two player game of Doom? Oh, wait...never mind. I'll be at RACERXX 2019. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John01XX Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 Is this what you are looking for Joe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXitanium Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 I'd like to borrow something like that. We have abou a dozen tapes from that short era when our kids were little. It would be nice to transcribe to disk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackhawkxx Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 I threw mine away a couple of months ago. It worked when I put it away and didn't when I got it back out years later. And yes, I also have some Hi 8 tapes that I don't know what is on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superhawk996 Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 Pretty sure I finally tossed mine a couple months ago, but I'll check. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superhawk996 Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 I didn't wanna get off my ass to check, but then felt compelled. I thought it was 8mm, it's VHS-C. I remember some talk about them being cross compatible but don't know. Anyway, it's a handheld JVC VHS-C camcorder, if it'll do the job it's yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockmeupto125 Posted November 9, 2018 Author Share Posted November 9, 2018 They are not compatible, and there are no adapters between the formats. You may remember that VHS-C can be placed in a VHS sized adapter and played on a "regular" VCR. That would do the job, John. Are you demonstrating, or offering that up for consideration? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero Knievel Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 6 hours ago, superhawk996 said: I didn't wanna get off my ass to check, but then felt compelled. I thought it was 8mm, it's VHS-C. I remember some talk about them being cross compatible but don't know. Anyway, it's a handheld JVC VHS-C camcorder, if it'll do the job it's yours. FYI, call the mass communications department of local colleges and universities. They tend to mothball old tech rather than throw it away. If you need a piece of outdated tech, they might have it lying around and can arrange giving you access to work on a project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John01XX Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, rockmeupto125 said: They are not compatible, and there are no adapters between the formats. You may remember that VHS-C can be placed in a VHS sized adapter and played on a "regular" VCR. That would do the job, John. Are you demonstrating, or offering that up for consideration? if you can use it the cost is the shipping and transfer of whatever if anything that is on the two tapes for me and then send it on to others that can use it. It comes in a nice Case Logic padded bag and all the cables/adapters. No charge for the thick layer of dust on the bag. Edited November 9, 2018 by John01XX 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockmeupto125 Posted November 9, 2018 Author Share Posted November 9, 2018 Awesome. Let Bill go first...he probably doesn't have boxes full of tapes like I do. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John01XX Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 I just plugged it in and looked to see what is on the two tapes that I have. Discovered it is videos of my classes when I was teaching my customer service reps the technical side of car wash parts and equipment at Sonny's Enterprises. 10-12 years ago. Funny as I am now creating car wash parts content for the website of the largest distributor of Sonny's today. I would like to have the two videos on disc for future review. Bill, If you want to go first, email or text me your mailing address and I will get it heading your way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXitanium Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 Copy that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John01XX Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 Will be delivered in WI on Wednesday, Priority Mail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXitanium Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 On 11/9/2018 at 5:42 PM, John01XX said: Will be delivered in WI on Wednesday, Priority Mail. It came yesterday. I'm looking for means and methods next... https://www.cnet.com/forums/discussions/converting-camcorder-video-to-digital-i-need-your-guidance/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXitanium Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 ...ask a twelve-year-old. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXitanium Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 I have this that I bought to use to record my vinyl to digital. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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